Bo Soo Kim, MD – Pulmonologist, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Surgery

Baltimore, MD – Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Bo Soo Kim, MD is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions in in Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine.

Dr. Bo Soo Kim, MD, stands as a pillar of expertise and compassion in the field of pulmonology and critical care medicine at University Hospital. With a profound commitment to patient care, Dr. Kim specializes in treating individuals in the cardiovascular intensive care unit, particularly those recovering from cardiac surgery, heart and lung transplants, and requiring advanced respiratory support such as ECMO (Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation).

Dr. Kim’s academic journey is distinguished by a BA in economics from Williams College, followed by post-baccalaureate studies in pre-medical sciences at Columbia University. He earned his MD and completed internal medicine residency at Thomas Jefferson Medical College, further specializing with a fellowship in pulmonology and critical care medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Board certified in pulmonology and critical care medicine, Dr. Kim continuously enhances his skills to deliver the highest standard of care to his patients.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Kim is actively involved in professional associations including the American Medical Association (AMA), American Thoracic Society, and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Maria’s Miracle, a non-profit organization founded by Maria Young, a former patient who survived COVID-19 with ECMO support. Maria’s Miracle provides essential resources and social support to ECMO survivors, reflecting Dr. Kim’s dedication to patient advocacy and community service.

Throughout his career, Dr. Kim has been guided by esteemed mentors like Dr. Gregory Kane and Dr. Glenn Whitman, whose expertise and mentorship have shaped his clinical approach and compassionate care philosophy.

Looking forward, Dr. Kim remains committed to advancing the field of pulmonology and critical care medicine, advocating for patient-centered care, and supporting initiatives that improve outcomes and quality of life for his patients and the broader community.

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